Course summary
This course provides in-depth knowledge of Law and Policy for Sustainability, offering opportunities to explore a range of sustainability issues relevant to the real-world challenges faced by companies. Students will examine topics such as: the development of sustainability policy; the UN's Sustainable Development Goals; the relationship between sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulation; sustainability as a risk management practice. When you study the LLM Law and Policy for Sustainability with us you will: Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics. Learn about the context within which legal ethics operates and interplays with other areas such as economics and politics. Research and critically evaluate the key theories, concepts and principles of legal ethics as applied in the UK. Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development. Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team. Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities. Increase your earning potential - the 2023 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £5,000 more than their graduate counterparts. Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market. Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies. 94% of postgraduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2024. Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.
Modules
Full Time: Compulsory Modules:
- Law and Policy for Sustainability (30)
- Dissertation (award linked) (60) - includes research methods training
Assessment method
Dissertation: 15,000 word thesis Each taught module has its own assessment method. Typically, modules are either assessed by three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment."
Entry requirements
Students should possess a UK undergraduate degree in any subject at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification. A compulsory two week induction is required for all students, unless they can evidence the successful completion of either: an LLB or equivalent; or a minimum of 3 legal modules, worth at least 80 QCFcredits that must include; English Legal System Contract Law Law of Tort English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
2025/26:
UK - £14,000 (London), £12,400 (Non London)
INT - £19,050 (London), £17,700 (Non London)
Online - £12,400
All fees above include a deposit amount of £250
Provider information
The University of Law
2 Bunhil Row
London
EC1Y 8HQ